Hermit AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Hermit

Hermit is described as 'Your place to write' and is a Journaling app in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Hermit for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Windows apps. The best Hermit alternative is CherryTree, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hermit are Cryptee, memoria — private journal, Milanote and Day One.

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Hermit alternatives page was last updated Aug 19, 2024
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  1. CherryTree icon
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    CherryTree

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    A hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

    69 CherryTree alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Top CherryTree Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    4.  Includes images in notes
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Tree view
    7.  Tree Style Tabs
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Portable
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
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    CherryTree VS Hermit

    Is CherryTree a good alternative to Hermit?
     

    • CherryTree is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Hermit.

    • CherryTree is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hermit.

    • CherryTree is Free and Open SourceHermit is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Cryptee

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    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    43 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    4.  Rich text editing
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  File Storage
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
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    Cryptee VS Hermit

    Is Cryptee a good alternative to Hermit?
     

    • Cryptee is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Hermit.

    • Cryptee is Freemium and Open SourceHermit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cryptee is Privacy focusedHermit is not according to our users
  4. memoria — private journal icon
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    memoria — private journal

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    Frustrated with endless subscriptions and the unpredictability of closed-source apps? Longing for a diary that is as private as it is stylish? memoria offers a minimalist, modern design where your data remains with you — no analytics, no tracking, and fully self-hostable.

    51 memoria — private journal alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Ad-free
    memoria — private journal iconHermit Icon

    memoria — private journal VS Hermit

    Is this a good alternative to Hermit?
     

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Hermit.

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular commercial alternative to Hermit.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceHermit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightHermit is not according to our users
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    Milanote

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    Milanote is an easy-to-use tool to organize your ideas and projects into visual boards.

    339 Milanote alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Milanote Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Vision board
    4.  Artists dashboard
    5.  Freeform notes
    6.  Mind Map view
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  6. Day One icon
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    Day One

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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    133 Day One alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
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    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password
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  7. Passfindr icon
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    Passfindr

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    Passfindr is a web based premium Personal knowledge base, Password manager and Bookmark manager application to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in a virtual vault locked with individual master passwords.

    50 Passfindr alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Passfindr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Encrypted Notes
    4.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Built-in Note Taker
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    Passfindr VS Hermit

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  9. Notepack icon
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    Notepack

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    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

    337 Notepack alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Knowledge Management
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  WebDAV Sync
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  10. 6000 Thoughts icon
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    6000 Thoughts

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    6000 Thoughts is a personal life coaching app designed to help users understand, track, and manage their thoughts, emotions, and moods, offering tools for mental health and personal growth.

    62 6000 Thoughts alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    6000 Thoughts Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  AI-Powered
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  11. Daylio icon
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    Daylio

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    Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary.

    136 Daylio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Automatic Backup
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  History graphs
    10.  Export to CSV
    11.  Sync with iCloud
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  12. Memorize icon
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    Memorize

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    Store personal memories with this personal diary, special moments and keep track of your life by using this powerful journaling app.

    98 Memorize alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Mood Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Dark Mode
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  13. Strflow icon
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    Strflow

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    Strflow is a Mac app designed for intuitive note-taking and journaling. Every note you jot down accumulates chronologically with a timestamp, forming a personal timeline. Tag notes to organize by topics, jot down thoughts instantly with a single shortcut, and ensure data privacy...

    55 Strflow alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Timeline-based
    8.  Sync with iCloud
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  14. Penzu icon
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    Penzu

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    Write in Private. Penzu is your own personal journal and online diary.

    Don't want to share everything with the world? Easily keep your personal thoughts, memories, and ideas safe and secure in the cloud! And if you want to, you can share your individual entries via email or.

    116 Penzu alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Penzu iconHermit Icon

    Penzu VS Hermit

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